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our team

You’re not just hiring experts.

You’re stepping into a global partnership rooted in strategy, creativity, and results—powered by culturally-fluent leaders to visionary thinkers; seasoned specialists to talented generalists; expansive networks to boots-on-the-ground guides. And, we’ve handled it all with tenacity, grace and patience.

President & CEO

Cleveland Spears, III

VP, Public Relations

Malana Joseph Mitchell

VP, Operations

Ronald Evangelista

Creative Director

Mary Louise Killen

Director of Event Marketing

Elle Schmidt Tully

Director, Account Services

Jamel Langley

Public Affairs Manager

Christy Marino

Executive Assistant

Stephanie Cronan

Account Coordinator

Courtlyn Thornton

Account Coordinator

Monica Basilio

Account Coordinator

Yulenda Timothy

Graphic Designer

Emily Bond

Associate Designer

Jourdan Bates

Our lived experiences, stories, and backgrounds shape our varying perspectives. We are rooted in brand storytelling and recognized by brands and our peers alike.”

Cleveland Spears, President and CEO

Want to be a part of Team Spears?

We’re always on the hunt for strategic and creative thinkers to add to our dynamic team. Ready to help make work that matters?


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